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Book News Annotation:

Photographer Yann provides 365 color photographs intended to create awareness of the environment in various parts of the world. Organized chronologically, each image represents one day in the year and shows a different natural area, building, or historical site. The accompanying text describes each image and presents a brief history. It also mentions the current state of affairs in the given region (ecological deterioration or hazards, population migrations, etc.) when relevant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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